It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Stress?
The dangers of chronic stress are widely stated, with researchers tying stress to everything from poor nutrition and sleep habits to heart disease and high blood pressure. Many people take steps to reduce stressors in their lives, including cutting down on their work hours, rethinking some of their interpersonal ... Read More
Where Are They Today? A Series on Past Hope for Healing Winners
In March 2020, Isabel Buckingham and Melanie Ryerson became the first-ever recipients of “FHE Health’s Hope for Healing Scholarship.” Now in its fifth year, our annual $5000 scholarship recognizes two outstanding students in the field of behavioral health, one undergraduate and one graduate student. Where are ... Read More
Fitness and Mental Health: An In-Depth Survey
There's a lot of information on the impact exercise has on our physical health, with studies showing that it decreases the risk of developing certain diseases, helps individuals manage their weight, and improves bone and muscle strength. On top of all this, researchers find that regular exercise supports brain health, ... Read More
Women, Perfectionism and Social Media – An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson
When FHE Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson talks about women, perfectionism and social media, it quickly becomes apparent that he knows a thing or two about the topic, having dealt with it firsthand. Dr. Nelson has experience in the area of treating body image issues and eating disorders— conditions that ... Read More
2024 Hope for Healing Graduate Recipient: A Refugee of War and Therapist
Each year FHE Health awards two outstanding individuals, one an undergraduate and one a graduate student, with a $5000 scholarship to help further their education in the field of addiction, mental/behavioral health and/or psychiatry. In this second of two blogs spotlighting this year’s winners, you’ll meet Dona Nguyen, ... Read More
The First Responder Families Podcast: An Introduction
First responders and their loved ones face unique occupational stressors and mental health challenges that can be isolating and overwhelming. FHE Health’s First Responder Families Podcast is a free wellness resource designed specifically for this audience. It offers a welcoming space for first responder families to ... Read More
5 Major Life Events That Impact Women’s Mental Health
Updated on April 3, 2025 From premenstrual syndrome to pregnancy, women deal with many issues in life that are unique to their gender. Those life changes and other factors can lead women of all backgrounds and situations to experience mental health or addiction issues, and busy modern schedules don't help. Often, ... Read More














